The airline is heading in the right direction, but could be on thewrong runway, says Chris Corrigan. (The Age — 4 February, 2005)+ related stories

Patrick boss Chris Corrigan yesterday criticised Virgin Blue for failing to respond adequately to the threat of Qantas low-cost offshoot Jetstar, saying the takeover target now needed to modify its business model and concentrate on its domestic operations. (The Australian — 4 February, 2005)+ related stories

Chris Corrigan will seek to impose a new culture of profitability on Virgin Blue if Patrick Corp gains control of the low-cost airline. (The Australian — 4 February, 2005)+ related stories

A patrick Corp takeover of Virgin Blue is likely to mean an end to the airline’s super-low $1 fare sales and could see average ticket prices rise. (The Australian — 4 February, 2005)+ related stories

Richard Branson’s attempt to force Patrick Corp to raise itstakeover bid for Virgin Blue has failed after the corporateregulator ruled on Friday that the recent increase in the Britishbillionaire’s stake in the airline would not affect Patrick’soffer. (Sydney Morning Herald — 5 February, 2005)+ related stories

The attempt by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group to force Chris Corrigan’s Patrick Corp to increase its offer price for the Virgin Blue airline is an artifice which should – and most probably will – fail. (The Australian — 6 February, 2005)+ related stories